Job Details

The Accountant III position primarily supports accounting functions and provides administrative support as needed across the Grants division. This position will perform various accounting duties over the College's various grants, ensuring that grant records are accurately maintained in accordance with both College rules and grant and governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer general ledger grant accounts, including creation of new grants and maintenance of incumbent ones.
• Ensure that all information is accurate and complete in grants and make GL adjustments as necessary, such as expense transfers and overheads.
• Monitor revenues and expenses for multiple grants.
• Payroll and fringe recording and related adjustments.
• Reconciliation with state records and appropriations.
• Compile assigned audit schedules and other supporting schedules.
• Troubleshoot errors and questionable items as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in accounting or auditing preferably in a grant-funded environment.
• Experience working in a higher education or nonprofit environment.
• Experience using student information systems, preferred Ellucian Colleague.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent project management, organization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, or closely related field.

Salary: $2,306.19 biweekly/$59,960.94 annual. Grade 18, Full Time Benefited position.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

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